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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 1931.

MUSICAL NOTES.

STACE PRESENCE AND MAN. NERISMS SOME HINTS TO AMATEURS-WHAT TO AVOID

[BY

ALLEGRO.TS

IN SEARCH OF BEAUTY HONG KONG STOCK

ELIZABETH ARDEN'S REPRE SENTATIVE GIVES ADVICE

Every woman who takes an in- tarost in her appearance should

snake

MARKET

"YESTERDAY'S. TRANSAC

TIONS.

point of visibug Lane Owing to is being Settlement Day „to-day prices were more or less Crawford's this week to take ad nominal, but the undertone of the yantago. the skilled advice of market wna, steady, tak sang Elizabeth Arden's representative, Mrs. Ann Tripler.

Cantons were on offer at $1,000, 2a, were Hong Kong Fires at 81,485.--|

Steamboats could have been ob-

tained at 827.

...

Providents (new) were wanted at Humphreys (old) were in de- mandát 320, as were also the new shares at 819)

rate

Telephones, (part puid), were re- ported done at 804, and there were buyers at the close at 93014

Cementa (combined) could havo. been obtained at 219.

One of the most important things to be cultivated by soloists, whether pianists, violinists or

or singers,

1.C natural demeanour on the platforms Tripler does not give treat and a freedom mannerisms. Noth-ment or sell any of the Arden pro- but she will show any ing does more to attract organ-

parationg, but she tagonise an audience than the man- woman who are to call upon her, nor in which the artist carries him how to make the best use of, the

Ewo wore in demand at The self when he is not actually play. Arien home treatment She will 15.00.

Peak Trams (old) were 'wanted at ing of singing For instance, hey show her how to cleange, tone, and is such a thing as being too dignifi- nourish her complexion, and advise 814, and the same remark applies

to the new shares, att salas, ed and aloof. However, kindly her as to the best preparations to China Lights were reported sulos disposed and appreciative apdiances use: Her advice is not only ex-at $27.80 and $29, and it, the closs, are, they like some recognition that tremely valuable and practical, but there were, buyers at the latter We performer to glad to see them the little treatment which you thero

a smile, a bow, a further are shown how to apply is bow if the clapping is prolonged. in itself immensely refreshing to Kreisler wing all hearts the tired nerves as well as to your moment ha comes on the platform; vanity complex, for you leave the you feel he is human and appro-room conscious that you have added very considerably to your attractive einten the applause, as the same time he is modest and unassuming, neas during the ten minutes that which is rather a rarity in a ret- you have spent there. elaas, musician. In contrast with this, Heintz has a cold dignifed For instance, Harold "Samaal, the maunor which seems to raise a bar- rier between him and the audience greatest Unch player, keeps stick- He barely acknowledges the clap ng out his lower lip and making a ping, turns aside to tuna his violin,nny face, and he is far from be and faces front again, waiting in ag exceptional in this respect. resigned and bored way for the by exaggerated movements of his 85.50.

Mark. Hambourg compels attention tumult to. conse."

arms and wrists. Irene Scharrer, İ Star Terrios, after adles being moves her arms affectedly as if to reported at $04; and: $95, closed in emphasize their shape and graceful demand at2 894 rhythm-a great fault with Indies.. Long-haired pianists-Paderewski is good shake to settle their dir- one frequently give their heads. a havelled locks into position. Others

paratory to taking a high note and giving vent to it are well known,

Fidgetters and Snorters,

Dairy Farms were on offer at 32

Lane, Crawfords (old) hnd sellers at 88.

AFTERNOON SESSION,

There was little or no market. in the afternoon, owing to the Settle- ment, which is proceeding satisfac- torily. Ewos were wanted for the North at Tla. 161, and there was a local demand at Tis. 15, with no shares obtainable

Providente (old) were wanted at

CROWN LAND SALES.

LOTS.

The Conceited, Pose. However, 1 prefer the cold and aloof manner to the third type of stage presence which is affected by another, celebrated violinist who played here, some years ago. Ho walks on to the platforal in a co-music. Galli-Cure's efforts pre-

nod their hands in time with the KEEN BIDDING FOR KOWLOON ceited way, which seems to convey, that you are about to hear "the finest violin playing ever." and that his fee in gold dollars is without

There was a largë number of land equal in the musical world or even

and estate owners at the Crown, in Hollywood, Such an attitude Another irritating, mannerien is Land Office yesterday when four gives a bad impression. As Mon- fidgetting with clothes. Do Muro- lots of land in Kowloon were offer teux, the French conductor, says, Lomanto pulls down his waistcoated for sale by public auction. The musicians who perform or conduct and stroken his stomach be lots concerned were valuable pro- are only interpreters."Wo take tween the verses of songs. Whe parties in a densely populated area the message from the composer and ther it is a habit I do not know, and some keen bidding" was wit- deliver it to the public. Are we but on one occasion Tettraziai, nessed, aby bolter than the waiters who during the most difficult coloratura carry the products of the cook to passages, kept transferring an the caters in the restaurant 1. When artificial rose which formed mart of see the haughty, overbearing man-her evening dress, from one portion ner of certain interpreters whom of her anatomy to another: "could" mention-pianists, violinista and conductors-I think of the an- efent fable of the fly which perched on the carriage wheel and said Bee what a tremendous quantity of dust we can raise."

The Impressive Type.

natural attitude, as evidenced by Then there is the strained, un- the typical bass throughout his numbers, stands singer who, with elbows outstretched, muscles laut and veins swelling as though he were lifting a 200 lb weight, when all that his fingers are hold

heart).

Kowloon Inland Lot No. 2801. with an, aren of about 13,128 square feet, was sold to Mr. Louie See of 21, Connaught Read Central, for 243,400. - The upset prion was $32,820. The land is situated at rental is $242. Fa Yuen Street, and its annual

Tainan Street, was the purchaser Mr. Chu Kat Tingof, 172, of Kowloon Inland Lot No. 2002. Bidding for this lot started at 818,276 and was gradually increas- a to $23,000 before it was knocked dawn to the bayer. The land has an area of about 6,510 square fort,

and is also situated at Fu Yuen Street. Ita armual rental in $120,

Kowloon Inland Lot No. 2442. situated at Tainan Street, was sold I had the audacity to draw her alto Mr. Li Wen Tong, 231, Prince tention) of making a sound like Edward Road, for $27,000. The train whistle in her nose, I have upset price was $15,998. The land heard Lamond mort his way has an area of 5,332 square feet and. through a Beethoven, sonata.

its annual rentül is $03...!

Then there is the type of artisting is a piece of paper giving the who sets out to impress rather than words (which he ought to know attract his audience. A good ex-

Worse all are the soloists who ample is the great Mark Hambourg. He is not haughty and condescend mumble and give vent to noises: ing, but his entry is theatrical- oura Guller has a habit (to which wowl on face, cant-lapel cinsped firmly in his hand. He approaches the piano as it were some deadly enemy he is about to chastise, treats the stool as another for deserving td be squashed, and attacks tho Habits connected with the nostrila keyboard with the ferocity of a can be most offensive. There was fireman breaking down a door. Ha a professor at the Royal College of then gazes murderously at the Music, Manchester (now deceased) audience, as much as to say "I who frequently relieved some ten don't care a damn about any of sion in his nostrils by stroking you."

This is another manner them with thumb and forefinger and which should not be emulated un-passing the back of his hand across less one has attained his degres of his moustache! fame.

Pachmann's Antics.

The nin of the amateur should be to avoid both frigidity and conceit. If nervousness is felt, he should adopt just sufficient pose to disguise it. Otherwise, be natural and smile! Que can do this plea santly without moulding the face into the artificial smile which Clara Butt affects before bursting through the curtains.

Words of Advice, “

or

Kowloon Inland · Lot No.' 2003, was sold to Mr. Lau Ching Hing, of 55, Takling Street at the upset. price of $771. The land has un area of about 1,023 square feet and is situated at Tam Kung Road. The annual rental is 812,

REV. W. T. FEATHERSTONE.

NOT TO RETURN TO HONG KONG.

Let these serve as lessons to 'àll' "The stage entry of Pachmann is the lesser lights. Since even the a performance so unique that thero greatest artists make facta.. is no need to warn students against affected gestures, fall into silly following his example. It has be- habits and occasionally become come second-nature to him to make laughing stock, it is very ensy for The Committee of the Diocesan a speech to the front rows, dust the amateurs to do the same thing A Boys' School and Orphanage an-" Keyboard ask for the piano to be good teacher will not hesitate to pounce, with much regret, thut the moved and summon an attendant to pounce down upon such idiocyn Rev WT. Featherstone, MA., adjust hit stool, ritual takes any crasies like a "ton of bricks." who is at present on furlough, will thing from a quarter to half an (Backhaus raps his pupils' knuckles not be returning to the school. hour before he starts to play, whilo when they exhibit any, such fault) He took up his appointment as the audience rocks with laughter. Ia pupil anorts, tell her so and headmaster on May 1, 1818, and for Only Pachmann could get away stop her euch time she Joes it. I the past thirteen years has r with that any other pianist would she displays signs of nervousness on dored valuable service to the school be hissed.

approaching a difficult passage, re during a time of exceptional dif sulting in a sagging mouth and the ficulty. The transfer of the school soft expression of a half-wit, tell from Bonham Road to the splendid hér to relax, the tension and keep premises in which it is now housed her jawa, closed. If she makes at Homuntin took place in -'1920. hideous face when taking a high Within a year the progress of the note, place a mirror in front of school was interrupted through the her and advise practising before a Military Authorities taking over the wardrobe, ako ajan

premises for conversion into a hop A few years ago I took some pital for the Shanghai Defence lessung in London from a teacher Force, and the School had be moved who remarked thất 1- was making into temporary promises. In 1928 terrible grimaces and apparently the promises were evacuated by the Mannerisms include facial gestures in the seat. Whenever the school 544-34 trying flies. put a Military, and once resumed by tures, affected arm movements, ex-1 started twisting the facial All these interruptions, coupled aggerated waggings of the head, muscles, he would shout "Glass" with the difficulties of the strike- muttoring and whistling through and I'd look up. What a fright I boycott period of 1925/6, rendered the lips and fog-horn binats got! It was far worse than the Mr. Featherstone's "work as Hend through the nostrila, all more or apparition I saw each morning in master particularly arduous, Mr. less unconscious habits which should the slaving mirror. Could I really Featherstone has Inboured uncens be frankly criticised by teachers look like that? Thenceforth ugly on behalf of the school and and friends in the soloist's own in-practised constantly with the mirror the termination of his connection torcat. It is extraordinary how in front of me until on.one occasion, with it will be learned with regret many celebrated players develop in the middle of the Appassionate, by the many old boys who have such faults, which nobody seems to looked up and found the glass passed through his hands as well point out to them. Nothing is more was cracked! This man hader as by the friends and supporters Irritating to a listener than watch tainly taught me something Do of the school appointment-of-a- ing movements or listening to hop laugh and say this could never Pending Bounds which detract from the pure happen to you. Put the glass there supressor to Mr. Featherstone, the upalloyed enjoyment of the music. and see; maybe you'll get a muzz Rev. H. du T. Pyner will, continue

(Continued on nezt Voluma)^« priot 77 KAY

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